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Governor Ashok Gajapathi Raju Visits Ongoing Goa Book Festival 2026 in Panaji

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral 

Panaji, February 2026: Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju visited the ongoing Goa Book Festival 2026 being held at the D. B. Bandodkar Ground in Panaji. The festival is organised by the National Book Trust, India, under the Ministry of Education, in association with the Government of Goa, Samarth Yuva Foundation, and Lokmanya Cultural Foundation.


During his visit, the Governor interacted with organisers, publishers and visitors, and took note of the wide range of books, literary activities and reader engagement initiatives showcased at the festival. The event brings together authors, publishers, students and book lovers, creating a vibrant platform to encourage reading habits and literary exchange.

The Goa Book Festival 2026 features book exhibitions, author interactions, discussions, and cultural programmes aimed at fostering a reading culture across age groups. The festival continues to attract strong public participation, reaffirming Goa’s growing engagement with literature, education and cultural dialogue.

Goan Personalities

CM Dr. Pramod Sawant Inaugurates 29th Jagatik Marathi Sammelan Goa 2026 at Kala Academy, Panaji

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Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral

The 29th Jagatik Marathi Sammelan Goa 2026 was formally inaugurated at Kala Academy, Panaji, by Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, marking the beginning of a three-day celebration of Marathi language, literature, and cultural thought.

Organised by the World Marathi Academy, Mumbai, in collaboration with various Goan cultural and literary institutions, this prestigious global literary gathering is being held on the theme “Shodh Marathi Manacha – 26 Goa”, reflecting a deeper exploration of Marathi identity, intellect, and cultural consciousness.

The inaugural ceremony witnessed the presence of several distinguished personalities, including Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr. Anil Kakodkar, renowned Indian actor and filmmaker Shri Mahesh Manjrekar, acclaimed filmmaker and Chairperson Shri Nagraj Manjule, and Kala Academy Chairperson Shri Babu Kavlekar, among other eminent guests from the fields of literature, cinema, and public life.

The Jagatik Marathi Sammelan serves as a vital platform for dialogue, artistic exchange, and intellectual engagement among Marathi scholars, writers, artists, and cultural practitioners from across India and the world. With a series of discussions, performances, and literary sessions planned over three days, the Goa edition reinforces the state’s role as a vibrant host for national and international cultural conversations.